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National Grid confirms feasibility study will explore proposals for new renewable energy enabling subsea cable

Ambitious plans to deliver a North Sea 'supergrid' capable of transmitting renewable energy between Northern European countries have taken a leap forward after the UK and Denmark announced the launch of...

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